Licensed center

Chabad of the Central Cascades

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since March 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

May 14, 20263 citations

  • “Bouncing equipment made out of play posts set in a large black tire designed to be used by several children at the same time. Licensor observed children bouncing on the structure.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(4)

  • “Emergency exit door was locked. The teachers believed that the doors could be locked during nap time. Licensor provided information about WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a). Doors were unlocked prior to licensor leaving.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

  • “Seasaw equipment for multiple children placed too close to other equipment. It was removed at the time of inspeciton.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)

Jan 16, 20251 citation

  • “Attendance record did not reflect a child that moved from the home license to toddler classroom. The ratio was not reflected accurately in the attendance.”

    WAC 110-300-0455(3)

Mar 20, 20246 citations

  • “Child A. doesn't have indivividual care plan for his Epi-pen.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)

  • “Prescription medication was not accompanied with medication authorization form.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

  • “Bear mace placed in a drawer accessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

  • “Lighter placed a drawer accessible to children in the Seeds room.”

    WAC 110-300-0170(3)(d)

2 more from this inspection

  • “The exit door in the Seeds classroom had a baby gate placed in it. Door locked from the inside.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)

  • “Safety plug inserted in an electrical outlet. Plastic bags accessible to children in the bathroom area. Power strip with surge protector fastened to the wall next to the sink.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
May 14, 2026
On file
3 visits since March 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — Bouncing equipment made out of play posts set in a large black tire designed to be used by several children at the same time. Licensor observed children bouncing on the structure. · May 14, 2026

Washington DCYF publishes the licensor’s own observation and a risk level for every citation it issues at a licensing visit, with the inspection report attached as a PDF.

May 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · May 14, 2026

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

Seasaw equipment for multiple children placed too close to other equipment. It was removed at the time of inspeciton.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

Bouncing equipment made out of play posts set in a large black tire designed to be used by several children at the same time. Licensor observed children bouncing on the structure.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Emergency exit door was locked. The teachers believed that the doors could be locked during nap time. Licensor provided information about WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a). Doors were unlocked prior to licensor leaving.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 16, 2025

Attendance records

WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term

Attendance record did not reflect a child that moved from the home license to toddler classroom. The ratio was not reflected accurately in the attendance.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · March 20, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Child A. doesn't have indivividual care plan for his Epi-pen.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

Prescription medication was not accompanied with medication authorization form.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Bear mace placed in a drawer accessible to children.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(d) · Serious

Lighter placed a drawer accessible to children in the Seeds room.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

The exit door in the Seeds classroom had a baby gate placed in it. Door locked from the inside.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Safety plug inserted in an electrical outlet. Plastic bags accessible to children in the bathroom area. Power strip with surge protector fastened to the wall next to the sink.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(425) 985-8996

Address
24119 SE Black Nuget Rd
License
PL-81077, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3

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The first eight, A to Z, of the 10 other licensed centers in ZIP 98029

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; large is 115 to 323.

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Nearby

The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 9, 2026.